A gorgeous little spot owned be a previous Masterchef finalist! I don’t know how I hadn’t heard of it sooner, I think it needs more hype!! The owner was so friendly and well informed. You could tell she was passionate about the food and it showed in the cooking. We had a coeliac guest and almost all of the menu was gluten free and the owner was very clued up! There’s not many places in Newport you can get scallops and duck!! They also catered for a fussy child and made exactly what she wanted. It was superb and we’ll definitely be back, for that cheesecake if nothing else!!Dietary restrictions: Wide range of gluten free options, only 1 thing that wasn’t!
Jordan B
A gorgeous little spot owned be a previous Masterchef finalist! I don’t know how I hadn’t heard of it sooner, I think it needs more hype!! The owner was so friendly and well informed. You could tell she was passionate about the food and it showed in the cooking. We had a coeliac guest and almost all of the menu was gluten free and the owner was very clued up! There’s not many places in Newport you can get scallops and duck!! They also catered for a fussy child and made exactly what she wanted. It was superb and we’ll definitely be back, for that cheesecake if nothing else!!
Helen CRIMMINS
3rd time there ..love it. Great vegan
Pablo Griffiths
There are not many places like this around. To have somewhere that feels both ‘like home’ AND a ‘treat of a night out’ is special enough, but the fact that the menus are seasonal and changed so often to find new ways to delight takes Geshmak to a different level to other local options.They must choose staff incredibly carefully to ensure the friendliest service and experience- either that or they are incredibly lucky… either way, it’s another reason to come as often as I can allow myself.The menu is clearly curated by someone who has a love for food, nourishment and those who will eat there. Diets and needs are catered for with enthusiasm, not reluctance.In short, there’s no excuse not to try visiting once.I’ll be back, obviously.
Robyn McQueen
delicious food, helpful staff, and a lovely intimate space. the vegan cheesecake is unbelievably good (as is the basque cheesecake, i’ve been told)
Q8845UBjoannec
Outstanding. Wild mushrooms to start were perfectly cooked and full of flavour. The land and sky pie was everything you expect with perfectly cooked game. Rabbit, partridge and pheasant, all tender with a rich sauce and buttery flaky pastry top. The staff are wonderful and friendly, a really fantastic addition to Newport. Finished with Basque cheesecake, creamy heaven on a plate!
Helen C
Beautiful home cooked food...to suit most
Jan Birch
This place is a little gem. Birthday brunch with the family on Saturday, our various dietary requirements were handled without fuss or bother and we were all served delicious meals. Tasty hummus with home baked focaccia, vegan scrambled ‘eggs’ and turkey rashers were just some of the highlights along with the super friendly service. Will definitely go again.
WanderingAloud
Absolutely delicious and varied food dishes and combinations. Went for dinner after seeing the menu board after visiting for cake and coffe a couple of times - also very delicious! Menu varies from week to week which is fabulous as you don’t get bored. Local and international produce used depending on the dish. And really usual combinations that work extremely well. We had Scallops with a delicate pea purée and chorizo and a really unusual dish of salsify with blue cheese and pickled walnuts with to start. Followed by a perfectly cooked sea bass with roasted vine tomatoes and pesto and a very tasty poussin, puréed potatoes with mushrooms in a gorgeous sauce. Our friends ate the humours and focaccia and the Salsify stater followed by sea bass with lemon and caper butter and a perfectly cooked duck breast and jus with roasted potatoes. All Beautifully presented. We were so full we couldn’t manage a desert it having sampled the cakes previously- I knew they’d be lovely . Service was friendly & prompt and the atmosphere relaxed. It was a great night out with good company … can’t wait to go back Oh and the chef Fran Kierle was a Masterchef finalist - so this speaks volumes to why her menus are so varied , inspiring and taste fantastic.
Helen Leigh
Ambitious and sophisticated menu with lots of flavour and high quality ingredients. We had a lovely family lunch here.
We visited Geshmak for dinner after our wedding at West Usk Lighthouse recently. It was only us in the place and this felt like we had our own personal chef for the evening!! The scallop starter was cooked perfectly and my husband now has a new favourite food! The main courses were also great, full of flavour and the portions were very generous. However I still found room to try the burnt Basque cheesecake - I highly recommend this if it's on the menu. It was lovely to see several gluten free options and a variety of vegan and veggie options too. Thank you again to the staff for the food, great service and their heartfelt wishes
Helen Krafts
Very quiet Friday lunch so can't comment on atmosphere. Food, although tasty, had the look of a school dinner in its presentation. They need to step up the Wow Factor. Coffee was supposed to be very good but was just plain ordinary. Didn't bother with dessert.Vegetarian options: There were two or three vegetarian options which sounded good.Parking: There is no parking and the restaurant is on a steep hill.Wheelchair accessibility: Awkward door opening not wheelchair friendly.
Tania Garwood
Fabulous bistro, small and cozy inside with a large outside seating area. Food and service amazing. Great for vegetarians and vegans too.Vegetarian options: Great selection. The owner told us most dishes can also be made vegan. We phone ahead and asked for the vegan steak and chips with peppercorn sauce. It was amazing.Parking: Free street parking, or a paid car park just around the corner.
tracey456
Lovely little restaurant in the centre of town. Food local, amazingly well cooked and well priced for the quality. We were a party of 6 and tried several different dishes. Everyone was happy though the grilled squid and rabbit were exceptional! Staff friendly and attentive. We will definitely return
conrad m
Wow. What a great place. The food is delicious and the staff were superb. Its a beautiful little restaurant that prides itself on great food and an almost family atmosphere. We had a duck riqette and a scallop starter. Scallops cooked to perfection and then seabass and an Indian Dhal dish which were amazing. Desert was too much but it was so nice we had to stuff it into us. Prices were spot on, not expensive but it might be hard to get a seat so should book in advance. Definitely coming back even though we live over an hour away.
A gorgeous little spot owned be a previous Masterchef finalist! I don’t know how I hadn’t heard of it sooner, I think it needs more hype!! The owner was so friendly and well informed. You could tell she was passionate about the food and it showed in the cooking. We had a coeliac guest and almost all of the menu was gluten free and the owner was very clued up! There’s not many places in Newport you can get scallops and duck!! They also catered for a fussy child and made exactly what she wanted. It was superb and we’ll definitely be back, for that cheesecake if nothing else!!Dietary restrictions: Wide range of gluten free options, only 1 thing that wasn’t!
A gorgeous little spot owned be a previous Masterchef finalist! I don’t know how I hadn’t heard of it sooner, I think it needs more hype!! The owner was so friendly and well informed. You could tell she was passionate about the food and it showed in the cooking. We had a coeliac guest and almost all of the menu was gluten free and the owner was very clued up! There’s not many places in Newport you can get scallops and duck!! They also catered for a fussy child and made exactly what she wanted. It was superb and we’ll definitely be back, for that cheesecake if nothing else!!
3rd time there ..love it. Great vegan
There are not many places like this around. To have somewhere that feels both ‘like home’ AND a ‘treat of a night out’ is special enough, but the fact that the menus are seasonal and changed so often to find new ways to delight takes Geshmak to a different level to other local options.They must choose staff incredibly carefully to ensure the friendliest service and experience- either that or they are incredibly lucky… either way, it’s another reason to come as often as I can allow myself.The menu is clearly curated by someone who has a love for food, nourishment and those who will eat there. Diets and needs are catered for with enthusiasm, not reluctance.In short, there’s no excuse not to try visiting once.I’ll be back, obviously.
delicious food, helpful staff, and a lovely intimate space. the vegan cheesecake is unbelievably good (as is the basque cheesecake, i’ve been told)
Outstanding. Wild mushrooms to start were perfectly cooked and full of flavour. The land and sky pie was everything you expect with perfectly cooked game. Rabbit, partridge and pheasant, all tender with a rich sauce and buttery flaky pastry top. The staff are wonderful and friendly, a really fantastic addition to Newport. Finished with Basque cheesecake, creamy heaven on a plate!
Beautiful home cooked food...to suit most
This place is a little gem. Birthday brunch with the family on Saturday, our various dietary requirements were handled without fuss or bother and we were all served delicious meals. Tasty hummus with home baked focaccia, vegan scrambled ‘eggs’ and turkey rashers were just some of the highlights along with the super friendly service. Will definitely go again.
Absolutely delicious and varied food dishes and combinations. Went for dinner after seeing the menu board after visiting for cake and coffe a couple of times - also very delicious! Menu varies from week to week which is fabulous as you don’t get bored. Local and international produce used depending on the dish. And really usual combinations that work extremely well. We had Scallops with a delicate pea purée and chorizo and a really unusual dish of salsify with blue cheese and pickled walnuts with to start. Followed by a perfectly cooked sea bass with roasted vine tomatoes and pesto and a very tasty poussin, puréed potatoes with mushrooms in a gorgeous sauce. Our friends ate the humours and focaccia and the Salsify stater followed by sea bass with lemon and caper butter and a perfectly cooked duck breast and jus with roasted potatoes. All Beautifully presented. We were so full we couldn’t manage a desert it having sampled the cakes previously- I knew they’d be lovely . Service was friendly & prompt and the atmosphere relaxed. It was a great night out with good company … can’t wait to go back Oh and the chef Fran Kierle was a Masterchef finalist - so this speaks volumes to why her menus are so varied , inspiring and taste fantastic.
Ambitious and sophisticated menu with lots of flavour and high quality ingredients. We had a lovely family lunch here.
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We visited Geshmak for dinner after our wedding at West Usk Lighthouse recently. It was only us in the place and this felt like we had our own personal chef for the evening!! The scallop starter was cooked perfectly and my husband now has a new favourite food! The main courses were also great, full of flavour and the portions were very generous. However I still found room to try the burnt Basque cheesecake - I highly recommend this if it's on the menu. It was lovely to see several gluten free options and a variety of vegan and veggie options too. Thank you again to the staff for the food, great service and their heartfelt wishes
Very quiet Friday lunch so can't comment on atmosphere. Food, although tasty, had the look of a school dinner in its presentation. They need to step up the Wow Factor. Coffee was supposed to be very good but was just plain ordinary. Didn't bother with dessert.Vegetarian options: There were two or three vegetarian options which sounded good.Parking: There is no parking and the restaurant is on a steep hill.Wheelchair accessibility: Awkward door opening not wheelchair friendly.
Fabulous bistro, small and cozy inside with a large outside seating area. Food and service amazing. Great for vegetarians and vegans too.Vegetarian options: Great selection. The owner told us most dishes can also be made vegan. We phone ahead and asked for the vegan steak and chips with peppercorn sauce. It was amazing.Parking: Free street parking, or a paid car park just around the corner.
Lovely little restaurant in the centre of town. Food local, amazingly well cooked and well priced for the quality. We were a party of 6 and tried several different dishes. Everyone was happy though the grilled squid and rabbit were exceptional! Staff friendly and attentive. We will definitely return
Wow. What a great place. The food is delicious and the staff were superb. Its a beautiful little restaurant that prides itself on great food and an almost family atmosphere. We had a duck riqette and a scallop starter. Scallops cooked to perfection and then seabass and an Indian Dhal dish which were amazing. Desert was too much but it was so nice we had to stuff it into us. Prices were spot on, not expensive but it might be hard to get a seat so should book in advance. Definitely coming back even though we live over an hour away.